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In 2001 two sisters filed suit alleging that they were abused at ages 7 & 8 by Wachter. Girls were staying at Christie School in Maryhurst. Women say a nun saw the abuse and did nothing. Wachter died in 1992. Archdiocese paid $440,000 in 2003 to settle the claims.

Accused of abuse of 2 from 1973-1977 per archdiocesan report. Also worked in New York and/or Brooklyn, Trenton NJ and Portland OR diocese. Banned from working in Los Angeles archdiocese; in 2014 was found working as priest in Guam, apparently since at least 2000. Idenitrified himself as an "Australian priest of the Archdiocese of Agana in Guam, Micronesia." Guam Archdiocese Directory indicated he was incardinated in the archdiocese but assigned to Neocatechumenal Center in San Francisco, CA. Removed from active ministry 07/22/14; archdiocese admitted it knew of past allegations in 2000 when he was incarnated. As of 7/23/14, left Guam, possibly to San Francisco. Denied all allegations. SF Archdiocese withdrew privileges as of 07/21/14. Reinstatement to Agana archdiocese announced 4/15/15 after Los Angeles archdiocese reviewed case and said, since there appeared to have been no settlement and Wadeson was not convicted, Wadeson was "a priest in good standing."

Pleaded guilty in 1983 to assault and battery (reduced charge) involving 13 yr old boy. Placed on probation for 2 years and received indepth counseling. Never received another parish assignment but did work as a canon lawyer in Diocesan Tribunal Officeuntil his suspension 5/02. Apparently admitted in 1983 that he had molested more than one boy. Diocese received 6 substantiated allegations. Lots of treatment. Agreed to ask for laicization.

Removed 8/02. Was on Priest Placement Board and worked in a parish. Allegations arose in 1985 that Wagner had gotten a 15 yr old boy drunk and molested him. Boy's mother confronted Wagner and went to police. He stayed in parish for 8 months during investigation before being transferred to another parish. Church said he would have no further contact with youths. Laicized after 11/26/07. Received $20K to seek laicization. In 2013, Police will receive personnel file to investigate 2001 allegation.

Wagner's name appears on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. He is shown as "awaiting assignment" per 1993 Catholic Directoryand "On leave" per the 2002 Directory. Remained fully restricted from ministry as of 3/3/12. Laicized Dec. 2012. Personnel files released 7/13.

Removed 1993 when mandated reporter learned of alleged abuse of high school girl in late 1980s. Sent for treatment and placed in restricted priory setting. Previously taught at diocesan HS and had been named principal there by Bishop Dingman. No publicallegations until Bishop Charron recommended laicization 9/19/03. Laicized 10/13/06.

Abuse of boys began within 2-3 months of ordination. Two 1989 civil suits allege Wajda abused at least 2 boys. Both boys had sought counseling from Wajda, Both suits against Wajda settled out of Court in 1991, one for a "substantial" settlement. Wajda continued serving as priest in administrative capacity (including on marriage tribunal) until Bishops' conference in Dallas 6/02 when he was placed on leave. Permanently removed 2003. Denied all abuse and appealed his case to review board. Still denied all allegations in 12/13 interview. Personnel file from St Paul Archdiocese released 07/09/14. Laicization announced by archdiocese 10/1/16.

Served as Principal of Damien H.S. in Honolulu for 10 yrs and as President of Brother Rice H.S. in Chicago for 12 yrs. Also worked in Calif. Appointed principal of O'Dea High School in Seattle in 2011. Took leave in 8/12 to assist in resolving Order's bankruptcy in New York. Man filed claim in the Bankruptcy case alleging that he was abused by Walczak in 1970/1971 when he was a freshman student at Br. Rice in Chicago. Walczak resigned 10/31/12. Denies abuse.

From 1971-1976 he was at Blessed Sacrament High School. Arrested on 1/1/86 when principal of Bishop Hendricken HS in Providence diocese and indicted for soliciting sex from a male minor. Charge dropped 1987. Transferred to Cardinal Hayes HS in Bronx NY 1987-1991, then to Rice HS 1991-2001. After stint at Edmund Rice Institute in Australia 2001-2005, principal of Rice until order received letter about 1986 arrest.

Man filed suit 4/02 alleging that abuse by Waldruff about 34 years before (around 1968), at age 11. Waldruff reportedly only at the church for 2 months when abuse occurred. Man and his parents informed a bishop who removed Waldruff from duty and sent him for treatment. Waldruff assigned to another parish 40 miles down the road. Died 1985. In 5/16 allegations surfaced that Waldruff raped a teen boy yrs before, bribing him with alcohol, money and cars, and making him dress as a woman.

Walk is named in 7/06 settlement with Miami Archdiocese as having abused 1 teenage boy in the 1970s-1980s. He had no particular assignment at the time and was still "absent on leave" per 1989 Catholic Directory. Served as chaplain of Miami Dolphins atone point. Named in 1 civil suit filed summer, 2007; accused of abusing 1 boy between ages of 14 and 16 in late 1970s. Another Plaintiff filed suit 12/07 alleging abuse from 1977-1982.

Walker was accused for the first time in 2010 in claim filed in Bankruptcy Court. One man alleged abuse by Walker when he was 15 yr old parishioner at St. Francis de Sales church in Salisbury MD in the 1960s. Victim advocates say other accusers are known. Walker left active ministry in 1972 but still lives in Delaware. Fighting release of personnel files 2/12. 2/12 list of accused priests shows he has been laicized.

Parents of 4 boys accused Wallace in 1997 of "boundary violations" or inappropriate behavior. Wallace underwent treatment & assigned to hospital ministry in 1998 under supervision. He was reassigned to parish work in 2000. Retired in 2002 rather than undergo "further evaluation."

Named in 2003 civil suit. Accused of abuse of at least one student at St. Francis Mission, a Jesuit boarding school. He was former administrator at the school. School's principal said that Walleman had had a mental breakdown at another school and was sent to St. Francis where he would have less stress. Per 2002 OCD, he was living in Jesuit Community at St. Camillus in Wauwatosa, WI (Milwaukee Archdiocese). Still alive as of 2014 and still living at St. Camillus

Accused of 1987-1988 abuse of an adolescent brother and sister and another individual. Placed on administrative leave in 1988. Administrative leave continued 2002 with restrictions and further restrictions added 2004. Laicized 7/19/06. Died 2/21/09.

Deceased. A member of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers (also called Irish Christian Brothers) Walsh was accused of taking nude and sexually explicit photos of boys during a camping trip around 1986. The boys were students at Catholic Memorial School in Boston. Walsh's name was included on a list of Christian Brothers identified in at least two sexual abuse claims. The list was a requirement of the Order's 2013 bankruptcy settlement agreement.

Accused in 6/9/06 complaint of sexual abuse of boy age 14 in 1964, including penetration and oral sex. Boy was ward of Operation Pedro Pan; Walsh was its founder and director. Pedro Pan brought 14,048 Cuban children to US in 1960-62; placed them in orphanages and foster care to remove them from Castro's educational system. Walsh was born and trained in Ireland; ordained for St. Augustine diocese; became Miami priest when diocese was erected in 1958; retired 1996; died 12/20/01.

In 3/02 man gave Dist. Atty a written confession from Walsh regarding his abuse which began in late 1970s. Walsh had been serving as Chaplain with MA state police. Walsh admitted abuse and was removed from police and parish duties 3/02. Resigned in 2003. Diocese had known since 1998 when Plaintiff wrote letter outlining abuse. Walsh denied at that time.

Ordained in Ireland as Redemptorist. Worked in Davenport, Detroit, Chicago & St. Paul. Woman told Detroit in 1994 (and in 2002 & 2011) that he had abused her when she was 15 & he was at Holy Redeemer parish in mid-1960s. Walsh says he has proved he was still living in monastery in Ireland at the time. Worked in St. Paul for many years and allegedly abused a boy there. Also denied abusing the boy in St. Paul. Woman received a settlement in 1996. Neither Archdiocese did anything. Left active ministry 2005. Laicized 8/12/12. Taught sex education in St Paul area until 01/31/14. Name on St Paul list revised 2/17/14.

3/05 civil suit alleges Plaintiff was abused by Walsh. Same suit alleges that Plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Page), other priests and two separate bishops. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder when suit filed. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. Died 1970.

On 12/18/03, a woman reported to the Boston archdiocese that Walsh sexually abused her twice in 1973 or 1974, when she was age 13 or 14, at Sacred Heart in Lowell MA. The archdiocese submitted the report to the MA AG and county DA. On 7/22/07, the Oblates and the archdiocese agreed to pay $60K to resolve the claim and compensate for injury. Walsh was moved often during his career, working in many dioceses. He died 4/24/81. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database.

Died 10/15/54. In 4/12, attorney Mitchell Garabedian announced recent settlement of at least one claim regarding Walsh. Walsh was accused of sexually abusing a 9 -yr-old MA boy in 1953. Walsh also served in NY, NJ, DC and CT.

Accusation late 1997 of abuse of 14-yr-old boy and possibly others in about 1975. Walsh denied abuse but admitted ongoing alcohol problems. Per 11/03 memo, Walsh was on permanent disability as of 2002 but had asked to return to duty. File outlines his problems from 1981 through 2003. Cardinal Law told Walsh he was restricted in 11/02, but never followed through so Walsh not really restricted. Per 8/11 Boston AD database, Review Board found accusations unsubstantiated. Died 6/07, age 58. Included on Attorney Garabedian's list 3/28/16 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards. December 2014 settlement with archdiocese re alleged abuse in 1975 at Waltham MA parish.

Native of Boston MA. Ordained for Diocese of Grand Rapids MI 6/02; placed on leave in 7/02, after diocese learned of allegations of sexual abuse of two children while a lay person 40 years previously at St. Francis de Sales in Charlestown MA. Walsh was 65 and a former Air Force Sergeant at time of ordination. He had retired to FL mid-1990s, then moved to MD for seminary. Charged in Boston 9/16 with rape and indecent assault and battery on a child, alleged to have occured late 1980s-early 1990s while altar boy coordinator at St. Brendan's in Dorchester MA. Pled not guilty. Accuser said he was abused from 4th to 6th grades. Trial date set for 9/2017.

Accused in 1984 of abuse of boy, under 14. Reported immediately to Arch. Quinn. Cardinal Levada later allowed Walsh to remain active as teacher at seminary at Menlo Park until 8/02. Criminal charges filed 10/02 but were dropped 7/03 after U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Has been on leave since 2003.

Native of Ireland. Walsh's name appears on Joliet Diocese list of priests with credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors as revised 3/12/13. The credible allegations were received after his death in 1975 and thus are shown as "unresolved" on the list. No further information known as of 4/14.

Arrested 1993 in NJ. Convicted 1994 on 5 counts of child endangerment (he exposed himself to children) in Lyndhurst NJ. Sentenced to 5 yrs probation; ordered to have chaperone whenever he was in a car. In 6/04, a man reported to Manchester NH diocese that Walsh fondled then masturbated him for 3-4 months between 1987-1988. Walsh was assigned to St. Thomas Aquinas in Derry at the time. Walsh has denied these allegations.

Walsh was teaching in China in 1996 when 5 of his nieces accused him of abusing them decades earlier. They reported the abuse to the Jesuit Order and Walsh was recalled. Walsh was assigned to the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown Univ. Women made their allegations public in 1998 because the Order had not removed. He was then placed on leave.

"Third-hand" allegation investigated in 1980; not substantiated. Second investigation in 1991. At least two letters sent to Archdiocese after 1/01 contained allegations but no formal complaints. Review board found in 2003 that anonymous accusations were not cause to suspend. Personnel file released 1/04. In late 2003 or early 2004 a person came forward with specific allegations; placed on leave pending further investigation. One case settled 2007. Voluntary laicization announced 7/19/11.

Placed on leave April 2002 after information surfaced that he abused two men in 1970s and 1980s. Diocese placed him on leave after the allections arose the first time. Walsh left the diocese for a time and worked in San Francisco. He returned in 1999. When he was placed on leave in 2002, he was working as director of diocesan communications and living in a parish rectory which had an adjoining school. One suit filed in 1985. Both men settled their claims. May have been a 3rd victim, a woman.

Name on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Last assignment was at St. Francis Cabrini Parish (West Bend) from 1987-1993. Settlement paid to survivor 1993. Was "on leave" from 1993-1994 and on "sick leave" from 1994 to 1999. Retired in 1999. Worked as supply priest. Privileges restricted 2002. Remains fully restricted from ministry per 3/3/12 statement.

Religious order priest who served in Archdiocese between 1964-1978 and 1981-1989 at St. Alphonsus in Brooklyn Center. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations of abuse of minors released by Archdiocese 12/5/13. Permanently removed from ministry 2003. Died in 2003.

Archdiocese informed of allegations in 8/15 that Walters abused two minors, a boy and a girl, in the early 1980s while assigned to St. Cassian in Montclair. Walters not suspended until 10/15. One accuser said Walters fondled and kissed him repeatedly as a 12-yr-old altar boy in 1982, and the other claimed Walters molested her when she was ages 13-14. Walters denied the accusations. Another woman publicly accused Walters of molesting her twice when she was age 13. Criminal investigation reportedly underway 7/16 of allegations he sexually abused a boy in the 1990s at St. John Nepomuce in Guttenberg NJ. This accuser filed suit 8/17/16. His attorney said he was representing 6 Walters victims, age range 8-14, allegedly abused between 1982-94. Two more suits filed 10/16.

Four brothers complained to Diocese in 2002 and then filed suit 2003 alleging abuse by 5 priests, including Wamsher, from 1967-1983. 3 of the 4 alleged abuse by Wamsher. Wamsher denied all allegations. Not placed on leave until 4/04. Another suit filed8/04. Diocese announced 5/05 that allegations were credible and Wamsher's privileges were removed in accordance with Dallas Norms. Three claims settled 11/08 as part of $4.5M settlement. Canonical Trial ordered.

Ward, a former priest and current radio talk show host, was indicted on federal internet child porn charges 12/07. His attorney reports that charges relate back to events 3-4 yrs ago when Ward was researching a book. Left priesthood in 1979 or 1980. He reportedly emailed child porn pictures to a woman who immediately turned him over to police & FBI. Originally pled not guilty. In 5/08 he pled guilty to 1 count. 5/08 articles allege abuse when he was still priest. Sentenced 8/08 to 7+ yrs.

As of 10/12, five men and two women have made complaints against Ward dating back to 1970s and his assignment at St. John's College and at St. John's Prep School.. He has been accused of unwelcome advances, kissing, even threats of failing them in classes. At least one accuser was minor and others were college students. Ward currently serves as Exec. Director of Resource Center for Religious Institutes (RCRI) in MD. Attorney hired by Abbey is conducting an investigation.

Placed on leave 5/02 after being identified as active priest with past accusations of abuse of minor. In 9/02 Atty General referred to one priest who "groomed" a young man until he was 17 (legal age) and then began a sexual relationship with him. On 9/26/02 Ward admitted in statement to a consensual sexual liaison with a young adult male. He resigned from parish but denied grooming, saying instead that the youth had been sexually active for several years before he began the relationship.

Former dean of students at Msgr. Edward Pace High School. Allegations reported to police in 2006 but Archdiocese says it did not learn of them until fall, 2012. In 8/13 civil suit, three men in their mid-20s allege that Ward abused them in the early 2000s. He worked at Pace from 2000-2006. Spent two more years at Christopher Columbus High in Westchester. 4th man sued 9/13. Left order in 2008 and got state license as registered nurse in 2012. Worked in Psychiatric Hospital.

Archdiocese knew in 1995 that Ward used cocaine and had been treated for drug abuse. Computer technician found child porn on his computer 6/99. Evaluated and placed on leave; reassigned to archdiocese development office 1/01. Man came forward 2/02 to allege abuse when an altar boy in mid-1970s; Ward suspended. Voluntary laicization in 2004 announced 2005. Living in Pembroke, MA as of 10/08. Boston AD database in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.

Ward was suspended in 1993 or early 1994 and then reinstated 9 mo. later. When he was reassigned in 1994, the Bishop wrote to parishioners that Ward's evaluation "gave no reason to believe that the allegations might be true." 1994 civil suit alleged Ward abused one youth for 10 yrs beginning when the boy was 14. Suit settled 1999 for $20K. He "retired" in 1996 but continued to be active on part-time basis. Claims settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests.

Bishop Murry removed Warner from his assignment as pastor of Saints Philip and James Parish in Canal Fulton in 10/11 after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor more than 30 yrs previously. Warner was assigned to Saint Edward Parish in Youngstown at the time. Diocese review board has found allegation credible but Warner has denied the allegations. In 2013, Diocese said he was living in another state under supervision.

Accused of abuse of 5 in 1991 per archdiocesan report. Warren's name has also been added to list of abusive priests affilited with Diocese of Tucson per June 2004 article. Article says Warren died in 2001. Tucson says no known victims there.

Accused of abusing more than 10 girls, in what Bishop Blair called "grievously sinful and criminal acts." Ritual abuse alleged. Settlements exceed $1.2M. Expelled from order in 1993. Barred from the parish and school by court order in Aug. 2006. Laicized in approx. 1993 or 1994.

Deceased. Civil suit filed in Seattle 1/04 by 3 plaintiffs alleges extensive sexual and physical abuse by 7 members of the order, including Br. Warren, at the Briscoe Memorial School for Boys in Kent WA 1940s-1960s and at O'Dea HS. Briscoe, now closed, was owned by the archdiocese and run by the order. Other men have come forward with stories of their own to support these allegations. Name included on Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/16 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Worked at Briscoe Memorial 1931-44.

Three accusers filed a civil suit in 2004 naming "Friar Anthony James Warren" as an abuser in the Portland Archdiocese. Warren was forced to retire when the allegations surfaced. Settlement had been reached with one claimant when Archdiocesan bankruptcy froze the $350K settlement check.

Placed on leave 4/02 after diocese received allegation that Watkins had proposed sex to an 18 year old seminary student 26 years before. Watkins denied the allegation. Ordained as Marianist but became diocesan priest 1996. Had been accused of sexual misconduct and had undergone psychological treatment before coming to Diocese in 1991. New allegation in 1995 involved adult. Granted indefinite medical leave of absence 6/02 after refusing counseling.

Weber, a member of Bishop Pilla's "inner circle" was placed on leave in 4/02 because of past allegations that he sexually abused a 16 year old boy. His name was not released on public list until diocese was pressured by the press. He was one of severalpriests who asked a judge to block diocese from turning over past medical records to the prosecutor's office. Charges against Weber were investigated by a grand jury in 2002. Case has been sent to the Vatican for consideration as of 6/07.

Weber, a former seminary student and deacon at Church of the Holy Spirit in St. Cloud for several months in 1969-1970, went on to become involved in various public service and community activities until 2011 when he resigned from most. Diocese announced 11/11 that it had learned of two credible sexual abuse allegations against him. Claims reported to police. A total of 9 accusers have come forward as of 12/11. Suit filed by 1 man 12/13/11 re abuse in 1970. Settled 7/12. Name on St. Cloud 1/3/14 list.

Wynn, a deacon serving in Brewster and Twisp, was removed from ministry in 7/03 after allegations that he violated Church guidelines for ministers in their interactions with minors. Unspecified incident involved teenage girl. Police did interview the girl who made the allegations but decided to drop charges because Webster did not violate any criminal laws. Review board recommened his removal from diaconate.

Pled guilty in 1986 to abuse of 3 boys and was sentenced to 6 yrs in prison. Presentencing report says Weerts was sexually involved with boys for at least 18 yrs and officials knew of his problems. Served approx. 3 yrs. Was laicized during or shortly after release from prison. Diocese settled w/ 3 in 1987. 8 more claims settled 2004 for total of $1.2M. New suit filed 11/07 alleged abuse from 1968-1970.

One man told Diocese in 2001 that he had been abused by Wegenek. On 9/13/12 a man filed civil suit alleging Wegenek gave him alcohol and repeatedly raped him beginning at age 10 and lasting several years. Wegenek was assigned to St. Gabriel and St. Patrick parishs in KC MO at the time. Wegenek died in 2011. His obit notes that he was a priest for 30 yrs. Removed from ministry 6/94 after an allegation that he had been involved in sexual misconduct with a teenage boy in the 1970s

Served in MN from 1953 to 1972, in IN from 1973 to 1974 and in Phoenix and Tucson until 1976. Removed from ministry without faculties 1976. Director of Tribal Lodge 1977-2002. Weger and 7 other Crosiers were removed 10/02 for past abuse of minors. Per summary report of 2002 Third Party Investigation of Crosier order, Weger, who was retired and living in Phoenix, would be living under restriction at a long-term care senior housing facility. Died 01/15/05. Name first appeared on Archdiocese of St Paul list 05.22.14

Removed from St. Boniface in Minneapolis 12/13 after review of personnel file by outside agency found references to several inappropriate incidents with minors. Some of these previously reported to police; no criminal charges filed. Remaining incidents reported to authorities. Also served as part-time chaplain at Fairview Univ. Hospital and chaplain for Chisago County Jail facility. On 6/24/16 Archbishop announced Wehmann's return to public ministry, as recommended by the Ministerial Review Board. He referred to Wehmann's "immature behavior toward kids and adults" and said he had had professional counseling and spiritual direction.

Archdiocesan files show Wehrle was accused of sexual abuse in Baltimore in the mid-1980s and removed from his parish. Wehrle worked in Baltimore from 1982-1985. He was in Pittsburgh Diocese per the 1988, 1990 and 1995 Catholic Directories. Also worked in MD. He died 8/25/95. Name was on Baltimore's 9/02 list of accused priests and religious.

In civil suit filed 2/08, man alleges that Weinheimer sexually abused him in 1954. Plaintiff has "love" letters that Weinheimer wrote to him at the time, beginning when the man was 9 yrs old. Petition claimed Diocese knew of other allegations against Weinheimer who died 1/20/86. Diocese is investigating the allegations.

Member of Fathers of the Sacred Heart. Caught 3 times in 1964 by Washington, D.C., police re sexual relations with boys before being sent to NM for treatment. Lived at Via Coeli Center but worked in parishes. Later resumed full time as parish priest. Man filed suit 10/11 against Santa Fe AD & Servants of the Paraclete alleging priest sexually abused him for 3 yrs in 1960s while at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Albuquerque. Suit settled 11/12. In residence at a parish per 1989 OCD. Died 1991. New lawsuit filed 5/15 in Albuquerque alleging Weisenborn abused a boy repeatedly at St. Francis Xavier beginning in 1968.

Accused in 2005 of abuse of 2 boys in 70s & 80s at Morning Star Boys Ranch. Resigned as head of Ranch in 4/06. Denied all the allegations. Reportedly took a lie detector test and passed. 19 plaintiffs allege abuse by Weitensteiner, Marvin Lavoy and others at the Ranch. In 11/09 Ranch transferred bulk of assets to nonprofit Morning Star Foundation. Jury decided in favor of Defendant 2/11/10. Some plaintiffs rec'd settlement from Diocese earlier. 2nd trial set for 6/10. Settlements 5/12.

Placed on leave 7/02 after allegation he molested a teenage boy over a 6-yr period in late 1980s. Weithman denied allegation and threatened to sue accuser. Case settled for $115K in 2002. Review board found allegations credible. In 2003 Weithman was told to ask for laicization or Bishop would ask Vatican to laicize without consent. Weithman did not consent until 2004. Laicized in 2005.

Man filed a civil suit 2/04 alleging that he was sexually abused by Welch (spelled Walsh) for 3 years in early 1950s. At the time, Welch was in charge of St. Michael's High School (now closed). Welch, who died in 1986, was editor of the Diocese's newpaper & executor of Bishop Weldon's estate. Conflict in 2003-2004 that Welch, as executor, may have destroyed Diocesan personnel files relating to abuse accusations within the Diocese. 1 claim settled 8/04 & 2 in 2008.

Accused of abuse of at least 2 boys between 1959-1961 in 2002 civil suit. while he was assigned to Immaculate Conception parish in Bellevue. He admitted abuse in 2002. Left active priesthood in 1965 without permission and became certified social worker in 1974. Fired in 2002.

Served as Bishop of Springfield from 1950-1977. Accused of having knowledge of many abusers in Diocese. Died in 1982. Sued in 2005. Accused of abuse of one boy from age 11-16. Plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Page), several other priests, Bp.Weldon and another Bishop. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder when suit filed. Diocese stated that it "found no basis of credibility to the claims." Claim NOT settled in 11/08 settlement.

Wellinger took a personal leave 6/95. Three months later a young man came forward to allege that Wellinger had abused him in 1989. Diocese removed Wellinger from active priesthood 3/03 when he failed to return from leave (for health purposes). Suit filed 2004. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25M settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Died 2011. New allegation made 9/12 but not revealed until 4/13.

Accused of abuse of a girl from age 10 to age 18. Girl notified Archdiocese in 1992, shortly after Wells died. His name not made public until 2004. The woman filed suit 12/05 and her claims were Included in 8/06 settlement with Archdiocese.

Per docs released in 9/02, officials were warned in 1995(3?) and again in 2001 that Welsh had abused children in two parishes. He was nonetheless promoted in 1997. One woman complained in 1993 that Welsh had raped her son. Another mom wrote to the archdiocese in 2001. Removed 2/02 and resigned 3/02 "as requested" after three brothers complained of abuse over 20-yr period. Welsh was in seminary with five other known abusers. Last known to be living in Carver, MA. Assigned to life of prayer and penance 2004.

One claim against Wendling is included in March 2008 $4.7M settlement with Dubuque re claims against 9 priests. One woman claimed she was abused by Wendling in 1947. Diocesan review board and Abp. Hanus decided allegation had not been substantiated. Died 9/25/69. At least one more claim included in 8/13 $5.2M out-of-court settlement involving 10 priests and 26 victims.

Wendt is one of 10 individuals included in 3/11 settlement by St. John's Abbey of Collegeville. All of the accused taught at St. John's Preparatory School or were assigned to parishes in St. Cloud. Died 8/15/82. As part of settlement, the Abbey will release the names of 17 individuals with credible allegations against them. Name is included on list released by Abbey 12/9/13 of those monks likely to have offended against minors.

Removed from St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Church in Elm Grove 2/11 after new allegation that he sexually molested a minor in 1970s. Wenig has denied all allegations in letter to parishioners. No criminal charges will be filed due to SOL. Archdiocese is conducting its own investigation. Other accusers came forward. Wenig has denied. Matter has been sent to Vatican for review.

Accused of fondling several boys in mid-1960s at Sacred Heart School and Church in Luzerne . One accuser says he cannot believe that diocese did not know of Weniger's behavior. Weniger died in 1972. Then-Bishop Timlin admitted in 2002 that several allegations had been received after Weniger's death.

Werner, currently in his 80s, retired in 2010. He has been assisting at St. Bernard Parish in Appleton. Temporarily removed without privileges 4/13 after allegation that he had abused a minor while at St. Edward Parish in Mackville in 1970s.. He deniedthe allegations. County authorities notified and Diocese is conducting an investigation. Independent investigator found allegation unsubstantiated and Bishop removed restrictions 6/13.

In 1992 a woman came forward to allege abuse as a child by Wernet. Her father had confronted Wernet and he admitted abuse. Diocese denied everything. She tacked up posters and 7 other women came forward. The 8 women filed suit in 9/03 alleging abuse between 1953-1967. Suit dismissed 2/97 on limitations issue. 21 more women (and men) came forward to allege abuse. Wernet's personnel filed destroyed when he died in 1980. At least one parent had complained to Diocese earlier.

Previously worked in CA. Charged in 1997 in D.C. re abuse of 14 yr old boy. Convicted 9/07 of simple assault; sentenced to 180 days in jail & 5 yrs probation. Living at Order's retirement home in FL when arrested in Venice FL 2/1/11; accused of sex w/14 yr old boy between 9/10 and 1/11. Father told police when found improper messages on boy's phone. Civil suit filed 3/11. Order pd $1.75M to settle 7/15/11. Criminal trial held 2/13. Convicted 3/1/13. Sentenced to life in prison 5/13.

Civil suit filed 2/24/11 accuses Wertz of abuse of one 15 yr old youth at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower between 1993-1994 . He was a teacher and counselor at the school at the time of the alleged abuse. Boy reported the abuse at the time but Wertz was not disciplined. He is currently believed to be living at Salesian Provincial Residence in San Francisco (1 block away from Cathedral school).

After accusation that he abused 14-year-old in the sacristy of St. Patrick Church,
Decatur, Ill., in June, 1966, Westhoff was transferred to Crosier Seminary, Onmia, MN, where he served from 1986 -1987. In 1987 he was sent to Jefferson City, MO diocese. Last assignment in Mo ended in 2000. Retired in 2003. Died Jan., 2006. At least one additional molestation cases was reported to Jefferson City Diocese in 2006.

Newly identified as abuser in Chicago Archdiocesan Report of 3.23.06. Resigned 9.93. Laicized 10/09. Personnel file released 01/14 show he was working in Chicago in 1970s when at least one allegation received. Archdiocese did nothing. In 2003, Review board found allegations credible .Later worked as chaplain for Western Michigan Univ. and Kalamazoo Valley College.

Wetzler, who retired 7/02, was placed on leave 11/02 after allegation that he molested a boy in 1966. Wetzler denied charges and passed polygraph. Investigation by Church and former Spokane police detective determined Wetzler was innocent. Article says the youth had indeed been abused by a counselor but that Wetzler had never acted as a counselor. Returned to active status 2/03. Placed on leave again early 2014 during investigation of accusations of past sexual abuse of another child. Per recommendation of Diocesan Review Board, permanently removed in 10/14 and submitted to a monitoring program.

On 1/03/14 the Diocese of St. Cloud released the names of 33 clergy, including Wey, involved in incidents of likely claims of sexual abuse of minors. No information on the parish where the abuse occurred or when it occurred. Served in St. Cloud, Brooten,Sedan, Tinath, Dent, Dumont & Collis. Died 07/18/88 while active priest.

Whalen is named as an abuser of one youth in civil suit filed 2/26/04. Plaintiff says he was abused as a minor between 1964-1965 when Whalen was assigned to St. John Vianney Parish in NY City. Whalen would take him to a cabana in the Rockaways and abuse him there. Whalen died prior to 2004.

In 1996 civil suit, two men alleged that they were fondled by Wheeler several times in the mid-1950s at an El Dorado children's home. Same suit alleges that another brother was molested by nun and that a 2nd priest fathered a child on their sister. Died 1994.

Accused in 2/26/04 suit of sexually abusing a boy in 1964-65, beginning at age 12. Alleged abuse occurred in the rectory of St. John Vianney in the Bronx and on overnight beach trips, and included anal penetration. The suit misspells the priest's name as Whalen.

Editor of Salesian Bulletin in 1997. Civll suit filed 2003 by man alleging abuse by Whelan when he was a student at Salesian High School 1969-early 1970s. Still active as of 8/05. Civil trial started 7/7/06. On 7/19/06 jury awarded plaintiff $600K. Whelan was removed from his position after the verdict and resided at the provincial house. CA Appeals Court upheld verdict 8/08. Finally removed from ministry.

White was one of four priests removed from parish assignments 6/02 as result of the Zero-Tolerance policy resulting from the Dallas Bishops' Conference. He was pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Brasher Falls at time of his removal. Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. No other information found.

Prior to 7/02, 1 man filed suit alleging that White abused him during the 1964-1965 school year at Mount Angel Seminary Prep School. White "retired" without privileges after suit filed. Suit settled "for a nominal amount of money" 2 months after it was filed. Per 9/04 articles, the Order cleared White of the molestation charges and he will be allowed to resume public Mass and prayer. Review board found no evidence to support the allegation

Sued in 2005 & 2006. At least 29 men and women have filed suits alleging abused by White when they were young teenagers. Archdiocese allegedly knew about White's behavior as early as 1960s but continued to move him. White worked in 11 parishes over 33 years, was out of active ministry since 1993 and was laicized by Vatican in 2004. Died 11/14/06 in Cancun, Mexico. Not deposed prior to death. 10 suits settled 1/07. Others settled 7/08. Three more filed 7/08.

Close friend, business partner, traveling companion and associate of Paul Shanley. Both White and Shanley were accused 9/03 of abuse of same boy in 1970s. White moved to Thailand in 2002 and died in 2004. 8/11 Boston AD database reports no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical or criminal investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Accused in 1991 of sexually touching a female minor. Also accused of touching several women. Sent for treatment out of state and returned to ministry. Reportedly retired 1994 and worked in Lansing diocese while in residence at parish there. Removed again in 2002 for the 1991 allegation. Restricted in 2004 by Vatican from working in Kalamazoo area. Retired in Lansing diocese.

Man told Archdiocese in 2008 that White and 2 other priests had molested him as a minor at San Fernando Cathedral between 1978-1982. White left ministry in 1988 and was laicized in 1989. In 2009 Archdiocese told public of the allegation against Whilte and of previous allegations that had been "handled" at that time. One man filed civil suit 11/18/10 re 1976-1977 abuse. Case with Archdiocese settled 1/7/13 just before trial. A separate Default Judgment for $181M taken against White who represented himself but did not show for the trial..

White's abuse came to light in 1992 when he donated a video tape of parade to garage sale. The tape contained a 30 minute segment of White having sex w/ boy. When police arrested him, he was destroying pictures of boys. Removed 1992. Sentenced to 4 yrs prison in 1993 in Illinois and similar sentence in Indiana. Released from prison 1995. At least 4 suits settled by 11/95, including one where victim had killed himself 20 yrs after the abuse. Died 2012. Named in new civil suit 5/13. One of 5 priests named in $4.137 million suit settled 4/15.

Attorney Garabedian announced settlement 9/13 on behalf of one woman who accused White of abusing her in the late 1960s when she was about 9-yrs-old and he worked at St. Lawrence Friary in Milton. White is deceased.

Placed on leave in 1972 after choosing to remove himself from parish life in 1970 and to teach in a public school in Haverhill, MA. Allegations first received by former altar boy in 1996 who filed suit 6/98 alleging abuse by White from 1964-1971 at Sacred Heart in Bradford, MA. Suit later settled. White still teaching after information released 1/02 but lost job as religious education teacher at a local parish. "Voluntary" laicization announced 6/10/05. Boston AD database in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.

11 men have accused White of abuse between 1961 & 1993 when they were teens. Placed on leave in 1993. Diocese had complaints in 1979. In 1987 the Church received more complaints when family reported he had tried to molest 2 brothers on the night of their father's wake.

Man told archdiocese in 1997 he had been abused by White for 3 years in 1970s when he was high school student. Accuser settled with archdiocese in 1998 for $100K. White was working in Palm Beach, Florida when accusations made. He was allowed to continue working after evaluation until 2002 when he was removed from teaching position at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, FL. Also named in 2/26/04 civil suit by man who alleged abuse between 1959-1961 at Holy Cross Parish.

Accused in 1991 suit of abusing David Clohessy 1969-73 from about age 12. Abuse included touching the boy's genitals and lying on top of him during trips, some of them out-of-state. Allegedly abused others including Clohessy's brother Kevin, later a priest and himself accused of abuse. College chaplain from 1983; Army reserve chaplain by 1990; chancery job 1991; resigned and disappeared 1992. Case dismissed 1992 after MO Supreme Court decision on new SOL law. Reportedly went on to be a flight attendant. Last known to be living in Naples FL, possibly moved to Miami area. Diocese gave David Clohessy $40,000 settlement 8/19/15. Clohessy asked the diocese to post names of proven, admitted and credibly accused child molesting clerics on parish websites and to warn FL Catholics about Whiteley; the diocese did not meet that request.

Placed on leave 12/07 and moved from his residence at Bellarmine College Preparatory (San Jose) to Sacred Heart, the Jesuit center in Los Gatos while his order investigated "an alleged recent incident of improper touching involving a 17 yr old youth while on a pastoral assignment" in White Salmon, WA. Whitten is semi-retired and often filled in along the western coast states for priests on vacation or leave. Adult porn was also found on computer that Whitten used. Still living at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos as of 2012 Catholic Directory.

Whittet was one of 17 priests listed on 8/02 memo to ABp Flynn regarding priests with known abuse histories but his name was omitted from Archdiocesan list released 12/13. No reason given. No further details of abuse released. He died 10/08/89.

One woman filed suit 2004 claiming that Wichmanowski molested her for a year, beginning when she was 12. He would give her wine and would have sex with her several times a week. Wichmanowski died in 1977. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests.

Accused of sexually abusing male teens. Lawsuit (later dropped) accusing Wieber of using alcohol and LSD in repeated and systematic sexual abuse in 1969-1970. He ran a popular youth program during the 1970s. Warnings about his character were noted in Wieber's personnel file even before his ordination but the Diocese made no efforts to supervise him. Wieber may even have been in therapy much earlier in his career. Died 1993.

Worked in parishes in St. Charles Co. and in several rural parishes in Advance, Charleston (later part of Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese) and Arcadia, Mo. Abp Carlson announced 3/16/11 that several individuals (at least 5) have come forward in recent years to accuse Wieberg, who died in1963, of abuse almost 50 yrs previously. One man, now 80, said he was abused in 1940 at age 9. Reports were found credible by archdiocesan Review Board.

Accusations of abuse made to Church in 1970s-1980s. Retired 1991. Several suits pending. Some claims settled in Davenport's 2004 settlement. One mediated to $180K settlement. Bishop ordered him to Vianney Renewal center in 2002 but he left 2004. Refused to return. Laicized 5/06. 12 more plaintiffs filed suit 5/06. Also worked in Jackson MS diocese. Died 9/06. Diocese acknowledged total of 29 accusers.

First allegations made public 1/10 and he was placed on leave. One article says he attempted to pick up a gay man approx. 30 yrs before. Another said his privileges were removed after report that he "overzealously spanked" a boy appro. 35 yrs previouslywhile working in Santa Rosa Diocese. He had been in Monterey for 20 years. The Order recalled him to Ohio immediately.

Accused of abuse of 13 yr old girl in 2000. In treatment in 1999 and on leave by 2000. Laicized in 2002. Testimony in 2012 trial of Msgr. Lynn shows he had attraction to women, particularly married women and that the girl he admitted (to Msgr. Lynn) abusing was daughter of one woman he had affair with. Msgr. Lynn admitted at trial that he did not report to police or attempt to learn identity of the girl because he doubted the credibility of the woman who first told him about Wiejata.

Ordained by Trinitarian order. Incardinated by Baltimore in 1988. Removed 12/18/09 from assignment at Resurrection of Our Lord Church in Laurel after reports by three that he abused them from mid-late 1980s. Abuse aparently occurred before and after incardination in Baltimore. Archdiocese delayed announcement until 1/10/10 to allow police to complete investigation.

Name on list of abusive priests released by Bp Saltarelli on 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 2003; lives in Norwood, PA. Civil suit filed by one woman 6/09 alleged abuse in 1986 at St. Mark's high school. Suit dismissed 5/10 by court for failure to timely serve Wiggins. Diocese was paying cash payments to Wiggins until 11/09 but still wants to continue health benefits pending resolution of Bankruptcy. Won argument to block release of personnel file.

Worked in Baltimore area from 1960s to 1980s. Met his wife when she was teenager at church. Married her when family learned she was pregnant at 19. She found child porn on computer in 2007 and left him. He would visit her in rehab center (auto accident). Police warned him after he made improper calls to 9 yr old boy he met there. Arrested 8/09 in Chicago after caught in car w/ 15 yr old boy he met online. More child porn found. Pled guilty 1/11. Sentenced 8/12 to 10 yrs prison and 10 yrs probation.

Removed 1992. Man filed civil suit same year which alleged that Wild fondled him in the church rectory at St. Bernard's Church in Oriska in 1966. Two more men had filed suits by 11/94. All three suits settled 12/94. Both 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories refer to Wild as "retired." Died 10/26/08.

Removed 5/02 after admitting to Bishop that allegations that he fondled a 16 year old girl on several occasions over 20 years before were "substantially true." Had been serving in Haiti for 2 years; recalled to Evansville after woman notified the Diocese. Decided to leave the priesthood but did not applied for laicization. In 3/04 he was living in Nashville, TN.

Accused in 1999 of sexually abusing a nun, age 27, in the Winnipeg archdiocese 1978-79. Wilfort was then superior of the order's Western Canada Province. Abuse allegedly included digital penetration and was represented as therapeutic. Complainant had been recruited from the Manchester NH diocese during a retreat by Wilfort. The Vatican investigated the charges in 2000. Complainant filed suit in 2002, but when she died in 2004, the suit was dismissed. Other victims are alleged, ages unspecified.

In 2007 he was recalled from sabbatical to assume new post. Left priesthood in 09/10. Named as abuser in civil suit filed 5/13. Accused of abusing one youth at St. Matthew Church in Schaumburg beginning in 1995 when the boy was 10 and continuing for 8 years. Would give the boy alcohol and occasionally give him money. Accuser's father told Archdiocese in 2010 but nothing done. In 2/14, Archdiocese added Wilk's name to their public list of priests with credible allegations of abuse. As of 07/24/14, the Archdiocese of Chicago said it had reinstated him as a priest in good standing after new information found relating to allegations against him. No announcement made as to status of civil case against him except that the civil case still exists and is active in the Courts.

Accused of a 5 yr affair in IL with a woman beginning early 1980s. Another woman came forward during that time to allege a long relationship with him when she was in high school. Order sent him to Paraclete for 7 mo. Original woman gave birth to his son after his return. She received support from Order over the years but made matter public 10/09 because the 22 yr old son had terminal cancer and mom also had cancer. Diocese placed him on leave pending investigation. Son died 12/09.

Willett and 2 other priests accused of abuse in 1960s. Alleged victim settled with Diocese in 1999 for $41K. In 2003 she committed suicide. Family returned settlement and filed suit on her behalf, saying she didn't have capacity to enter into settlement, She had been hospitalized several times. Diocese said she was 18 and relationship was consentual. He died 11/6/01.

In a 8/3/04 addition to a suit, accused of sexually abusing a girl at St. Vincent Orphanage in Louisville, beginning in 1938 when the girl was 6 years old and continuing until she was removed from the orphanage in 1943. Willett was mother superior of the orphanage 1940-44. Complainant also accused Rev. Herman J. Lammers and Sr. Frances Howard.

Resigned 2002 after accusations by 3 altar boys that he abused them while part of Louisville Archdiocese. Accused of abuse of another altar boy while at Covington diocese. He was serving as Bishop in Lexington at time of resignation. Archdiocese later settled with the three men as part of a $25.7 million settlement with 243 plaintiffs. No criminal charges ever filed. He is not in public ministry.

Suspended from ministry 5/16 by Order due to credible allegation he sexually abused a Chaminade High School student in 2011. Williams was on staff 1991-2012, and President for 12 yrs until he resigned in 2011. Chaminade is an all-boys school. Williams denied the abuse, which is said to have occurred in 2011. Order notified the diocese. Law enforcement notified in 2/15. Statute of limitations expired in 2013. Williams reportedly living in Rome.

Williams, who left the priesthood in late 1970s and later became an attorney, was sentenced to life in prison w/o parole 12/30/08 on charges he raped an 8-yr-old boy in 1992. Rape occurred at a nursing home where boy had gone to visit family. While a priest, Williams also served as chaplain at Lorain Catholic High School. Williams also sexually molested a 12-yr- old boy for 3 yrs beginning in 1984. At trial Williams admitted to "sexual trysts" with other men and that some were with children. Lost appeal in 5/16.

Accused in 6/02 of getting a male minor drunk and attempting to perform oral sex on the boy. Williams was suspended and, investigative files reveal, two other men then came forward to the prosecutor. One alleged similar abuse in 1979 at age 16. The other alleged Williams fondled his bottom at age 17 in 1984. No charges filed because SOL expired. Vatican permanently barred from active ministry per 4/20/07 announcement. Died 7/6/10.

Sued 2003. Accused of abuse in 1970s. 1 suit settled 2004 for $170K. At least two suits pending 4/06. Placed on leave 1980; laicized 1985. Named in new suit 3/07. Willis previously settled with this plaintiff. Mistrial declared 6/07. New trial began 11/26/07. Another case settled 2/08 for $170K. Appealed to VT Sup. Court. New trial ordered 10/09. New suit filed fall 2010. One case settled 1/13. Currently believed to be living in Virginia.

Albany NY officials knew in 1976 about Wilson's relationships with young boys. Police ultimatum forced Diocese to transfer him to Boston after complaints about incident involving Wilson and young boys at a motel. Back to Albany in 1980 after Boston complaints.1 suit settled for $500K. 2nd suit filed. Placed on leave 1990 and "gave up his priesthood in 1993." Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database.

Personnel files released 12/02 show that Wilson was accused in 1993 of molesting a boy in 1991-1992. Wilson admitted the abuse and also alleged that youth was abused by another priest, Redmond Raux. The matter was settled in 1995 for $200K. Wilson was placed on sick leave in 1993 and "voluntarily" laicized in 1998. Boston AD database in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.

Died in 1986. Served for 33 yrs in Gallup Diocese in 20 rural parishes, mostly in AZ and NM, including assignments on the Navajo and White Mountain Apache reservations and a number of small Hispanic communities. Named as abuser in court pleadings filed 6/12 in another case. More than one accuser.

Woman filed suit in 2004 alleging that in 1961, when she was 13, she was molested by Wilt when she went to him for counseling after she had been sexually abused by her father. Wilt denied all accusations. Diocese investigated and cleared him. Retiredin 2003 with restricted ministry; diocese said reasons had nothing to do with child sexual abuse. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests.

Tommie Pierick and his priest uncle told Bishop Dingman in 1978 of abuse in late 1960s starting when boy was 12. Threats and gifts used; farmhouse a common venue. Diocese admits no record of 2 complaints. W removed 1981. T committed suicide 1985; W sentfor treatment again in same year. T's sister went to the diocese 1993. She went public 2002; other victims then surfaced. Diocese asked for defrocking 9/19/03. T's brother sued 2/25/04. W died 9/26/04. 1 civil suit filed 2006; settled 2007.

Accused of abuse of boy between 1999-2002. He was married Episcopal priest who became Catholic priest. Also accused of physically abusing his wife. Placed on leave by diocese in 2005 and has asked to be laicized. Sentenced to jail for 180 days 5/06.

Allegations of abuse beginning about 1983. Assigned St. John the Evangelist Church. Bishop rquested resignation after Winterkorn admitted to a long-term sexual relationship with a female parishioner that began when she was a minor. No criminal charges filed. His privileges were removed. After canonical process, he was assigned to life of prayer & penance per 6/7/12 notice from diocese.

Wirks' name on list released by Cleveland Diocese in April 2002 of priests no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. Wirks is one of three priests who served at St. Josephs of Avon Lake who have been accused of abuse. No further information has been located.

Named in 1 lawsuit filed 6/08 which alleged he molested one boy at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception over a 4 yr period in the late 1970s. Wise left priesthood in 1986 and later married. At least one claim included in 8/08 $10M settlement re 12 priests. New civil suit filed 10/11 by one man who alleged Wise abused him for 2 years between the ages of 10 and 12 and that a Bishop knew of allegations against Wise before he was abused. Laicization is pending.

Pled no contest 1980 to charge of Oral copulation of child. 5 yr probation. Probation was terminated in 1982, the felony reduced to misdemeanor in 1991 and later dismissed. Returned to active ministry in 1987. Retired in 1997 or 1998. Served as policechaplain prior to dismissal in 2002.Laicized 8/02 per USA Today article. Named in archdiocesan report.

Removed after archdiocese announced in 5/12 a man reported Wisner touched him inappropriately at age 15 in 1982 during youth outing. Wisner denied sexual misconduct but confirmed time, location and circumstances surrounding the allegation. Wisner, a psychiatrist, had served as a parochial vicar at St. Agnes Parish in Roeland Park, KS since 1985 and is a full-time associate professor. Three claims against Wisner sent to Vatican 11/12. A man filed suit in 12/15, accusing "J.H.W., Jr.", a priest of St. Agnes in Roeland Park, of sexually abusing him in the mid-1980s, when the man was age 15-17. He said the priest, who was also his doctor, held parties at a lake house, gave minors liquor, and sexually abused them. He said the priest/doctor took him on trips to CA, HI and the Cayman Islands. In 12/15, the archdiocese stated the priest was in the process of being laicized.

Wisniewski was one of four priests removed from parish assignments 6/02 as result of the Zero-Tolerance policy resulting from the Dallas Bishops' Conference. Wisniewski was assoc. pastor for about two years at Notre Dame Church in Malone during the mid 1980s.
Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. No other information found.

Accused of 3 yr relationship with a 15 yr old boy from 1983-1987. Placed on leave 2002 with restrictions. Restrictions increased 2004. Ministry is permanently restricted and he is living a supervised life. Name is on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/12) re priests in secret archives who were guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor. Testimony re him in 2012 Msgr. Lynn trial.

Per documents released in 2009, Diocese paid two men $20K each in 2004 to settle claims of abuse in late 1970s-early 1980s. Men say they were abused by Wissel and former Vicar General Genuario. Money was for "therapy" for 3 yrs. and settlements referred to "disputed claims." Accusers recently learned that the priests were still active. Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Greenwich and founder of a home for underprivileged boys in Bridgeport. Both priests have denied allegations.

Civil suit alleges Wolf, Jim Buser and Gale Leifeld molested a man while he was a student at a Capuchin run high school and after graduation. The plaintiff is now a counselor for men abused by clergy and claims his therapy in 1992 revealed flashbacks. Case tried in 1995. Jury decided it was not filed within statute of limitations. Two of priests admitted abusing other boys but not Plaintiff in this case.

Per the PA Attorney General's 3/1/16 Grand Jury Report, Wolfe molested a 17-yr-old girl in McConnellsburg PA in 1979, where he was assigned to St. Stephen's. The girl was visiting the area with her family; Wolfe invited the family to stay in the rectory. He gave the girl a private room, then sexually assauted her there during daily visits. Wolfe's victim reported him to the diocese years later. He died 4/20/97.

Accused in 2005 of abusing a 14 yr old boy while assigned to Church of the Good Shepherd in Shawnee in 1976 and 1977. Order's review board found allegations "believable." Accuser also filed civil suit which was later dismissed on SOL issues. He later received payment of $25K.

Convicted 1989 of abuse of 1 boy. 1 yr jail and 5 yrs probation. Committed suicide 1994. Named in Los Angeles Archdiocesan report with 3 accusers and incidents from 1975-1989. 1991 civil suit settled 1992. He was at St. Anthony Seminary. Man sued Franciscans of California in 2001 alleging that he was abused by Wolfe in 1982 in Portland, Oregon when Wolfe visited his family. Suit was settled 5/02 for $10K. Named as abuser in 2 suits filed fall 2009.

Wolk, Francis Pucci and Richard Zula accused of abuse of two brothers in the 1980s' Wolk began abusing both boys when they were 12. He was placed on leave in 1987 and indicted in 1988. Sentenced to jail (2 concurrent 5-10 yrs sentences.). Wolk is alsosuspected of abuse in Pennsylvania, Florida and Canada. Believe he was voluntarily laicized in 2003. Diocese also admitted settling a civil suit out of court. On Sex Offender Registry in FL 1/10 and 11/13..

Convicted 2002 of abuse of boy over a 3 yr period beginning about 1997 when he was 5 yrs old. Sentenced to 15 yrs in prison. Trying for early release in 2006. Had abused another boy 25 yrs ago but not prosecuted. Sent for therapy. He was in therapy when he abused this plaintiff. Civil suit filed 4/04 and settled for $1.675M. Diocese asked Vatican to laicize him; pending 8/06. Up for parole 8/10. Unable to locate him in prison system 11/13.

Name released to public 7/29/06. Accused in 2004 of two allegations of "sexual misconduct early in the 1980s" as reported by a former St. John's Abbey student. May have had his faculties permanently removed prior to his death 24//09. Named in two newsuits filed 12/09 alleged abuse in 1971 and 1984-1986. Claims settled 3/11 in conjunction with others re Abbey. Name included on list of monks likely to have offended against minors as released by Abbey 12/09/13. Suit filed 4/12/16 by former St. John's Prep student claiming abuse by Wollmering and Rev.Thomas Andert 1970-71.

"Retired" priest from NY. Admitted allowing kids to sleep with him while he was nude. Pleaded guilty in 2008 to "involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 13" for abuse of an 8-yr-old boy 2006-07. Up for parole in 8/16.

On 1/03/14 the Diocese of St. Cloud released the names of 33 clergy, including Wolski, involved in incidents of likely claims of sexual abuse of minors. No info on when the abuse occurred; Cathedral High School in St. Cloud appears to be his only assignment in the diocese. Spent time in Paraguay in 1960s. Died 1/3/12 at St. Bernardine Monastery in PA, age 80. Named in PA AG's 3/15/16 Grand Jury Report of abuse of 3 boys, ages 10-11, 1963-67 at an Altoona PA parish. Said to have taken little boys into parish offices and fondled their genitals. Bishop Adamec and T.O.R. Provincial Giles Schinelli learned of allegations 1991. Robert D'Avdersa, T.O.R. and Adamec assigned Wolski to hospital ministry. Schinelli, D'Aversa and Anthony M. Criscitelli, T.O.R. were criminally charged 3/15/16 with child endangerment and conspiracy related to the Wolski case and other T.O.R. Franciscan child sex abusers under their supervision.

Died in 1983 at age 59. Wood was named in at least 39 lawsuits filed in 2002 and 2003 alleging that he abused children. Only Louis E. Miller has more victims in Louisville. One person went to archdiocese after Wood's death with claim that Wood had abused him. The archdiocese paid this man $10,500 in 1995 and provided counseling. Many claims included in massive 6/03 settlement.

Wood was added as a defendant in existing litigation 10/07. He is accused of abuse in Chevak, AK. He served in rural Alaska for approximately 12 yrs. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with Jesuits. One pending claim shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Wood died 03/11/97.

Wood was removed from his parish assignment in August 2003. He wrote in the parish bulletin that his removal was due to an alleged incident 16 yrs ago. Wood had previously served as parochia vicar at another parish for 13 years before being transferred to current assignment in 2001. No information provided as to victims or type of abuse.

Removed from ministry in 2003 after a victim came forward 3/03 to tell diocese officials that Worczak had molested him. Man says when he was 11 in 1971 Worczak touched him inappropriately and later kissed him. Worczak was assigned to Holy Family Church, Watertown at the time. Man met twice with Bishop. Diocese offered to pay for counseling (past or future) but refused to admit to liability, saying statute of limitations had passed.

Was a religious brother, "Br. Michael" with Brothers of the Holy Rosary (F.S.R.). Worked in Reno diocese; taught at Manogue High School 1974-78, directed CYO program. Ordained a Benedictine priest in 1987. Taught at Delbarton School in NJ for 18 years. In 6/12 a man joined in an existing suit against Delbarton Schoo to allege abuse in 1980s by Worry. Worry had been removed from assignment 1/12 and sent to St. Mary's Abbey after allegation of misconduct with an individual in 1990s. Said to be under strict supervision. It is believed there are two separate accusers.

Per 8/02 article, Worsley was accused in 1993 of molesting a boy for 4 years when he was at St. Paul's Catholic Center. Police investigated but no charges filed because statute of limitations had expired. Worley admitted the abuse. Left active priesthood in 1994. Article says he was "defrocked." Unable to determine if he was actually laicized.

Sued 2002 by a man alleging sexual abuse by Woulfe and Rev. William A. Christensen at Chaminade Prep in St. Louis, when the boy was age 15-17. On appeal, the MO Supreme Court ruled that repressed memories were admissable and the suit was not time-barred. New accusations received 9/11 and confirmed by letters to school alumni in 2012. Woulfe was at school for 9 yrs before leaving the Order in 1977. He died in 2005. New suit filed by one man 4/9/14 alleges abuse at Chaminade Prep in approximately 1970. Another suit filed 11/15 accused Woulfe of repeated sexual abuse of Chaminade student 1968-71, including masturbation and oral sex during "college counseling" meetings.

Taught at Jesuit high schools in TX and New Orleans LA before 35-yr career as Asian History and Zen teacher at Loyola University in New Orleans. Left priesthood to marry in 1996. Died in 2006. Accused in 9/16 lawsuit of sexually assaulting and raping a girl on campus hundreds of times 1978-85, beginning when the girl was age 5. Her grandmother worked at the University. Wren's accuser said he told her that if she told their "special secret" she and her family would die and go to hell.

Seminarian at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus OH. Arrested by federal agents in San Diego 1/29/16 on charges related to allegedly seeking to travel to Mexico to adopt and have sex with multiple female infants. Per court documents, Wright tried to adopt a baby from Mexico in 2014. His mother told news media that at least 40 dioceses and religious orders rejected his applications prior to his admission to Pontifical College. The college dismissed him after his arrest. Pled not guilty in U.S. District Court 2/25/16. Pled guilty in a plea agreement 4/13/16. Sentenced 7/1/16 to 16 yrs in federal prison and lifetime supervision.

Two claims against Wunder were included in 8/13 $5.2M out-of-court settlement involving 10 priests and 26 victims. Earliest claimed abuse occurred in 1960s, apparently during his assignments in Clear Lake and/or Dubuque. Served at Sacred Heart in Waterloo from 1969-75 and on faculty at Columbus High School from 1974 through 1975. Died 01/28/90. At least 1 claim included in 8/13 $5.2M out-of-court settlement involving 10 priests and 26 victims.

In 2004 man complained to Abbot at St. Benedict's Abbey that Wurtz had molested him when he was a boarding student at Maur Hill-Mount Academy during the 1960s. Abbot left Wurtz in his job until Review Board decided that the behavior did amount to sexual misconduct with a minor and recommened that Abbot remove Wurtz from his duties. This was done 2/04. Still priest at St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison as of 2/06 website post. Died 8/16/13.

Diocese announced 12/07 that it had recently received a credible allegation against Wyrsch involving abuse of a minor approximately 40 yrs before. He worked in Poplar Bluff and Joplin before taking leaving in 1969. He returned as a chaplain at SW Missouri State College in 1970. Wyrsch left active ministry again in 1973, was laicized in 1989, and died in 1997

Placed on leave 2003 after review of old allegation of sexual misconduct involving a minor. When allegation first raised, officials didn't have enough info to proceed. It is now deemed "substantive" after further investigation. Allegation is at least15 yrs old and incident is said to have occurred just after Wysocki's 1967 ordination. 2nd allegation of abuse in early 1970s of teenage youth was made in 2004. Vatican ordered church trial. Vatican permanently barred from ministry per 4/20/07 announcement

Accused of abuse of at least 2 girls in 1950s and 1970s. At least one claim settled for undisclosed sum in 1997. Woman alleged he raped her in 1960s when she was student and again in 1970s when she was married. One Plaintiff said she identified multiple other victims. Died in 1994. Allegations against Wysolmerski mentioned at 8/08 trial against Edward Paquette and Diocese.

Removed 2002 as "retired." Accused of abuse of teenage girls in 1960s. Parents were complaining of his behavior as early as 1973. Named in civil suit in 2004. In 2005 the Vatican upheld Cardinal Maida's decision to permanently remove him from pastoral duties. Died of heart attack 1/07.